30th August 2008 At the transition period between GNER and National Express, a mixed rake National Express East Coast HST set on hire to Cross Country passes Taunton on the 30th of August 2020. No.43317 leads No.43053 south with 1V29 Manchester Piccadilly Newquay at 40 Steps. In the background Western No. D1015 'Western Champion' 'Western Champion' is also viewable working Past Time Rail charter 'The Darmouth Arrow' the 10:10 Bristol Temple Meads - Kingswear. (Photo: Brian Garrett)